How To Fix RTC_MODEL_01223 - Period &1 invalid for model &2, which has &3 as its fiscal year variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTC_MODEL_01 -

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Period &1 invalid for model &2, which has &3 as its fiscal year variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTC_MODEL_01223 - Period &1 invalid for model &2, which has &3 as its fiscal year variant ?

  The SAP error message RTC_MODEL_01223 indicates that there is an issue with the period specified for a particular model in the context of SAP's planning and consolidation functionalities. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message and how to address it:
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Period: The period specified (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not valid for the model (denoted as &2) you are working with. This could be due to:
  
  The period being outside the defined fiscal year for the model.
  The period not being open for posting in the specified fiscal year variant (denoted as &3).
  The fiscal year variant settings not aligning with the periods defined in the model.
  
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Issues: The fiscal year variant may not be correctly configured to allow postings for the specified period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Period: Verify that the period you are trying to use is valid for the fiscal year variant associated with the model. Ensure that:
  
  The period is within the range of the fiscal year.
  The period is open for posting.
  
  
  
  Review Model Configuration: Check the configuration of the model in SAP:
  
  Go to the model settings and ensure that the periods are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the model.
  
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Settings: Review the fiscal year variant settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (or the relevant configuration path) to check the fiscal year variant settings.
  Ensure that the periods are defined correctly and that the fiscal year variant allows for the specified period.
  
  
  
  Open Periods: If the period is closed for posting, you may need to open it:
  
  Use the appropriate transaction to open the period for posting if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or support team for guidance on how to properly configure the model and fiscal year variant.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (for fiscal year variant settings) and RTCM (for model configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to RTC_MODEL_01223 for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the model and fiscal year variant settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message RTC_MODEL_01223 and ensure that your model is correctly configured for the specified periods.